Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Lauren Oliver
I read so that I can learn and I write so that I can explore. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Stacy Gregg
Each time the love is different. You meet-cute on the first page. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Kiera Cass
Reading has always been a safe place for me. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More